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teta de burra cinarron
Scientific Name: Hirtella rugosa
Family: Chrysobalanaceae
Category: Dicot
Growth: Tree, Shrub
Duration: Perennial
Other Names:
Hirtella rugosa
Hirtella rugosa, also known by several common names, is a plant with a rich history of use and a wide distribution across the Americas.
Considerations for Pets
- Some common names include "Teta de burra" or "Teta de burro" ("Burra" or "Burro" translate to Donkey), which may lead to accidental consumption by animals attracted to the name.
Considerations for Children
- Some common names include "Teta de burra" or "Teta de burro" ("Teta" refer to Teat), which could be a consideration when discussing this plant with children.
Common Names
- rugose hirtella
- icaque rugueux
- hicaquillo
- icacillo
- jicaquillo
- juanilla
- teta de burra cimarrón (Puerto Rico)
- bois poil (L. Antilles)
- caimito blanco cimarrón (Dominican Republic)
- teta de burra (Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico)
- teta de yegua
Taxonomy and Nomenclature
- Scientific Name: Hirtella rugosa Thuill. ex Pers.
- Synonym: Zamzela rugosa (Thuill. ex Pers.) Raf.
- Family: Chrysobalanaceae
Distribution and Habitat
- Found in mountainous woodlands near Bayamon and the Sierra de Luquillo, and near Naguabo along the Rio lCacillo, in Puerto Rico.
- Also found in Dominican Republic, and Latin America.
- Common in pastures and roadsides.
Ecological Role
- May be found in the protection of the riverbeds of rivers that originate in it.
Associations and Mentions
- Often associated with the term "cimarrón," which suggests a wild or untamed variety.
- Associated with other plants such as Chrysophyllum oliviforme (Caimitillo, Teta de burra) and Annona glabra (Corazón cimarrón).
Historical/Traditional Use
- Mentioned in the context of "leche de burra" (donkey milk) and its historical reputation for treating conditions like consumption (tisis) and certain irritations. While not directly related to the plant, the association with "burra" (donkey) is present.
- Listed in a compilation of common and scientific names of agricultural products